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Sir
 
Sir
     inconsequence of your application in respect to the claim of Mr Herkimer, widow of the general Herkimer for the half pay to the widows and orphans officers, who were killed in the service of the United states
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     In consequence of your application in respect to the claim of Mrs Herkimer, widow of the General Herkimer for the half pay to the widows and orphans officers, who were killed in the service of the United states
  
On examining the accounts of Congress find the law granting the same was passed the 24 August and does not extend to widows of officers, killed prior to cutoff
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On examining the accounts of Congress find the law granting the same was passed the 24 August and does not extend to widows of officers, killed prior to [cutoff]
  
 
I am &c.
 
I am &c.
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April 27
 
April 27
  
Thomas HOlt Esq.
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Thomas Holt Esq.
 
New London, Va
 
New London, Va
  
 
Sir
 
Sir
  
     your accounts being now under examination and the estimates, together with the payrolls of the armor guards for the month of August and October 1795. Not
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     Your accts being now under examination and the estimates, together with the payrolls of the armour guards for the months of August and October 1795. Not